BLOG QUESTION ADV: LIGHTING THE HUMAN FACE

1. What do you notice about how the angle of lighting affects the human face?

2. Take a moment and pause the video in the article in different parts. What does the lighting do the ladies face at those angles?
3. How could you start using lighting angles intentionally in your future productions?

The angle of lighting plays a huge role in the emotion of their faces, despite them having the same expression. The lighting coming form the top of their faces, with the dark backgrounds gives them an intimidating, almost uncanny look, because of the harsh shadows. The daylight photos with the lighting filling in all parts of their faces gives them a softer, neutral and more welcoming look.  The lighting makes the lady's face appear darker, almost scarier. We can use lighting to show the true intentions of characters and establish their personality.